When Rays manager Joe Maddon examines the work of his catcher, Dioner Navarro, he expresses admiration. ...more

March 14, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny went from staff ace to a minor leaguer. Ian Snell signed a new contract, then regressed significantly. Zach Duke went from bad to worse. ...more

February 13, 2009

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Brooksville's own sports celebrity, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo, performs for students at STAR Education Center. ...more

January 10, 2009

SEBRING — Word around Max Long Recreational Complex on Friday was that this year's Okeechobee National team could be the strongest squad they've had in years. Somebody forgot to tell Tyler Farmer. The Lake Placid hurler crushed a triple into right field to score the tying run and pitched two scoreless innings for a 4-2 LP victory over Okeechobee National during the opening round of the Dixie AAA (ages 9-10) District 8 tournament. ...more

June 15, 2008

Barry Bonds had his black leather recliner. Troy Percival has a water cooler. ...more

February 16, 2008

Fans of the new-look Tampa Bay Rays baseball team finally have reason for hope. And the timing couldn't be better since spring workouts begin next week. ...more

February 9, 2008

It wasn't long ago that James Shields would commiserate with his minor-league teammates about the sorry state of the Rays. ...more

January 24, 2008

QUESTION: I have a lot of stress in my life and just don't know how to cope with it. Any suggestions? When the roof caves in at your house, when your little girl gets the measles or your teenager flunks a course in school or your spouse gets laid off at work, how do you cope with the stress? ...more

December 17, 2007